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Released: 6/18/2026

PATCO Soccer Stop Brings Free Interactive Fan Experience to Center City Philadelphia

Free activation features games, giveaways, photo opportunities, and friendly competition at Fashion District Philadelphia.

As soccer fans from around the world visit the Philadelphia region this summer, PATCO is inviting visitors and residents alike to play, compete, and connect at the PATCO Soccer Stop, a free interactive fan experience at Fashion District Philadelphia.

Conveniently located at the corner of 9th & Market, just a short walk from PATCO's 8th & Market Street Station, the activation offers visitors, commuters, and soccer fans the opportunity to play, compete, and connect with fellow supporters while exploring Center City Philadelphia.

Located in the heart of Center City, the activation serves as a convenient stop for visitors traveling between PATCO, nearby attractions, and soccer-related events throughout Philadelphia.

The PATCO Soccer Stop features Subsoccer game stations, a unique game often described as foosball with human legs, where participants compete in fast-paced matches beneath a table using only their feet. Visitors can also enjoy giveaways, photo opportunities, and a leaderboard competition where top performers can earn prizes and bragging rights throughout the activation.

"PATCO is helping connect fans to the excitement taking place throughout Philadelphia this summer," said John D. Rink, General Manager of PATCO. "The PATCO Soccer Stop gives visitors and residents a place to play, compete, and connect while showcasing how PATCO links people to destinations, attractions, and experiences across the region."

The activation complements PATCO's enhanced summer soccer service and broader efforts to help visitors navigate the region during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. With more than 12,500 parking spaces available at PATCO stations throughout South Jersey, frequent service, and convenient connections to major events and attractions, PATCO provides an easy way for fans to experience the region.

The PATCO Soccer Stop is free and open to the public on the following dates:

  • Friday, June 19: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 20: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 21: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Monday, June 22: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 25: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 27: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 28: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 4: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, July 5: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to stop by challenging friends to a game of Subsoccer, compete for prizes, take photos, and learn how PATCO connects riders to destinations and experiences throughout the region.

For World Cup travel information, service updates, and fan travel tips, visit RidePATCO.org/worldcup.



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